Thursday, February 2, 2012

Express Yourself Studios Celebrates Black History Month



MAPLEWOOD, NJ, February 2, 2012– Express Yourself Studios located at 1877 Springfield Avenue in Maplewood, NJ has several events slated for Black History Month. The community is invited to take part in one or more of the Studio’s events which are kid and family-friendly and include the following:

Saturday, February 4, 11, 18, 25 – African American Artists Series
Times: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Every Saturday during the month of February enjoy a special Black History Month lesson in art exploring a different African-American Master Artists (Alma Woodsey Thomas, Romare Bearden, Varnette P. Honeywood, David C.Driskell). This program is offered as part of Express Yourself’s Studio Saturday offering and is open to children ages 5-12.

Thursday, February 23 – African Mask Workshop
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

As part of the Studio’s Pizza & Pottery Workshop, children ages 5-12 will participate in a fun sculpture project creating an African Clay Pot that they will embellish with paint.

For additional information or to RSVP for any event please contact Express Yourself Studios 973-763-5256 online, www.expressyourselfstudios.com or via email info@expressyourselfstudios.com.

Express Yourself Studios is an art studio and art gallery dedicated to being an outlet for children and adults to express themselves creatively via classes in arts and crafts. As well as a space where artist are welcome to display their work and create utilizing the studio’s space, tools and tables. The Studio also offers a Summer Art Camp and hosts birthday parties and art events throughout the year. For more information about the studio visit www.expressyourselfstudios.com or read Express Yourself Studios’ Blog at http://expressyourselfstudios.blogspot.com to learn about the Studios’ events & happenings!


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